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JBJ 485V

1979 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,618 mi
Last recorded46,618 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBJ 485V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 May 2011 40,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,413 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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JBJ 485V is a 1979 MG Roadster in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBJ 485V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBJ 485V registered?

JBJ 485V is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 November 1979.

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The MOT history for JBJ 485V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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